Raj Sethi - She is strong

"I HAVE ALWAYS BEEN CONSIDERED AN EQUAL TO MY HUSBAND AND WHAT I DO FOR OUR FAMILY IS AS IMPORTANT AS WHAT HE DOES IN THE BUSINESS WORLD."

According to many people, success is defined as the accomplishment of an aim or purpose but for Raj Sethi, the definition of success is just a little more than that. To her, it is the continuous accomplishment of an aim or purpose in all areas that make up life. That is to say, at work, at home and in daily life, basically working hard, earning a decent living, providing well for one’s family and most importantly, being content with what one is doing. With that in mind, she plays a key role in maintaining this success. She navigates the challenges life throws at her with utmost poise and tackles them head-on with positive energy, the source of which largely originates from her home. She is patient, understanding and a woman with a strong character and she loves to keep her family as her priority in life.

What they think:

Q1: Do you believe that having a supportive partner can contribute to a person’s success? Why or why not? In your opinion, what qualities or characteristics make a woman a strong and supportive partner?

Yes. I look at my relationship with my husband as a partnership, so it is important that we both are working for the same goals. Most importantly is that we shared goals, and in our case, it was always family-driven so we were equal on all levels. That achievement was done because of our honesty and trust in each other.

Q2: How do you define being a strong woman in the context of supporting a successful man?

That the partnership is based on honesty and trust and that we collectively share the goals that we both agree upon.

Q3: How do you prioritize selfcare and personal growth while also being a pillar of support for the man in your life?

I believe that a priority is being disciplined in your own tasks so that you can still maintain the goals to be reached for your partner.

Q4: How important do you think it is for successful individuals to acknowledge and appreciate the support they receive from their partners?

It is very important that our husbands/partners regularly acknowledge that their respective success is because of our support, and it can be as simple as saying ‘without you I wouldn’t have been able to do this’. I have always been considered an equal to my husband and that what I do for our family is as important as what he does in the business world.

Q5: What advice would you give to other women who are in a similar position of supporting a successful man while also pursuing their own goals and ambitions?

That the two of you are honest about what you are looking for in your relationship and that whatever goals you both talk about, you are both supportive of the other one. And as importantly, you must believe in yourself!

Q6: Can you share a specific example of a time when your support and encouragement made a difference in the success of a man you care about?

Before Charan entered the real estate market and learned the trade of a realtor, we talked about what this would entail, especially since he would be focused on learning there would not be a pay cheque from a regular job he had prior. We would have to get by with what money had been saved and since our relationship was built on trust and honesty and shared goals it was a given that we would do whatever was necessary for him to become a realtor.

Q7: Do you think the concept of a supportive partner applies equally to all types of relationships, regardless of gender or sexual orientation?

Yes, I believe the concept of a supportive partner applies equally to all types of relationships.